Betty and Sally in “The Milk and Honey Route”

Betty

[to Sally about her cancer diagnosis] Henry shouldn't have scared you. I wanted to tell you myself.

Sally

He doesn't know you won't get treatment because you love the tragedy.

Betty

Sally, I've learned to believe people when they tell you it's over. They don't want to say it, so it's usually the truth.

Sally

Henry says you could have a year.

Betty

And what would that year be like?

Sally

I'll be with you. I won't let you give up!

Betty

I know that. But I watched my mother die. I won't do that to you. And I don't want you to think I'm a quitter. I've fought for plenty in my life. That's how I know it's over. It's not a weakness. It's been a gift to me. To know when to move on.